The FileMaker 22.0.4 release focuses on reliability, protection, and smoother day-to-day operations. From security enhancements to the new Remote Backup offering, the latest release version offers a handful of improvements that feel more like a full release than a mere update.
Remote backup: Cloud-grade protection for on-premise servers
The headliner of this update is Claris FileMaker Remote Backup, Claris’ managed cloud storage service. Designed for locally hosted FileMaker Server installs, FileMaker Remote Backup allows administrators to back up databases automatically to an AWS S3-based Remote Backup drive, managed within Claris’ infrastructure.
Setup is straightforward. From the Admin Console, a server administrator links the local FileMaker Server to its Remote Backup target. Once configured, the system performs incremental backups, capturing only the data that has changed—minimizing storage requirements and reducing backup time.
Recovery is equally easy. A Remote Backup drive can be attached to another FileMaker Server instance, allowing rapid restoration or even a complete migration to a new environment. For teams running multiple sites, this simplifies both disaster recovery and version management.
Remote Backup provides:
- On-premise to Cloud backup integration using Claris-managed S3 storage
- Independent Admin Console controls for setup and monitoring
- Incremental backups for faster operation and lower storage use
For developers and hosting providers, the new backup model simplifies maintenance across client systems. It delivers consistent, cloud-grade protection without requiring third-party scripting or external scheduling tools.
However, these features do come with a price tag. [insert cost info]. Utilizing Claris’ offering may be more expensive than your existing remote backup solution, but the simplified process brings time savings that could be worth the price. If you don’t already have an off-site backup solution, this new option will be worth considering.
Modern platform support
FileMaker 22.0.4 extends full compatibility with macOS 26 (Tahoe) and iOS/iPadOS 26. The release also refines PDF rendering and restores precise Windows ruler units, improving design accuracy across operating systems.
Security reinforced from the core
System-level security receives significant attention in this update. The transition to OpenSSL 3.5 LTS and an upgraded Apache Tomcat stack strengthens protection against known vulnerabilities and positions FileMaker for long-term compliance with modern encryption standards.
Administrators gain finer-grained control through enhanced privilege settings, allowing them to specify user capabilities with greater precision. These improvements make it easier to align security configurations with organizational policies while reducing the administrative overhead that often accompanies complex access models.
Integration and data intelligence
Enhanced OData support now includes metadata comments, making data structures more transparent to external systems. This refinement improves interoperability with business-intelligence tools, REST clients, and even large-language-model (LLM) integrations that rely on clear metadata to interpret database schemas.
Streamlined updates
Developers will enjoy the new silent update options that simplify rollout across managed installations. Combined with the new privilege-granularity and system-level hardening, these enhancements help maintain secure, consistent environments without interrupting active workflows.
Reliability across every deployment
Whether hosted in the Claris Cloud, deployed on an on-premise Server, or maintained through a third-party hosting provider, the FileMaker 22.0.4 ecosystem now offers unified security standards, backup resilience, and consistent behavior.
The introduction of Remote Backup is a nice addition, providing on-premise data protection with cloud capabilities. FileMaker 22.0.4 continues to deliver dependable performance, secure access, and more AI capabilities, making it a solid choice across environments.
Version 22.0.5 released this month
Last week, the Claris team released updates to FileMaker Server for version 22 and version 21. These two releases focus on maintenance updates and include important security updates, vulnerability mitigation, and targeted bug fixes that are critical to developers deploying and supporting customer solutions.
Take a moment to check out what’s new in the release notes.
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